Genedrive plc announced that Matthew Fowler has agreed to become the company's Chief Financial Officer and a Director to the Board. Matthew's formal start date will be communicated shortly. The company also announced that John Rylands has decided to stand down as Financial Director and a Director of the company at the conclusion of the 2016 AGM.

John has served as a Director of the company since March 2002 and will work with the company to ensure an orderly transition. Matthew joins the company with over 15 years of experience in senior positions in the manufacturing, power and support services industries. Prior to joining the company, Matthew spent eight years as Group Financial Controller of Scapa Group plc.